Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) Price Target Raised to $194.00

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) had its price target boosted by Morgan Stanley from $168.00 to $194.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an overweight rating on the stock.

H has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Mizuho increased their price objective on Hyatt Hotels from $203.00 to $223.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Wells Fargo & Company assumed coverage on shares of Hyatt Hotels in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $154.00 price target on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price objective on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $158.00 to $164.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 31st. Truist Financial increased their target price on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $159.00 to $168.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. Finally, Robert W. Baird boosted their price target on Hyatt Hotels from $154.00 to $156.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 20th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $171.13.

Hyatt Hotels Trading Down 1.1%

NYSE H opened at $167.86 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.69, a quick ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.47. Hyatt Hotels has a 1-year low of $102.43 and a 1-year high of $174.58. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $161.42 and its 200-day simple moving average is $150.13. The company has a market capitalization of $15.94 billion, a PE ratio of -180.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 1.29.

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, November 6th. The company reported ($0.30) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.49 by ($0.79). Hyatt Hotels had a negative net margin of 1.27% and a positive return on equity of 3.22%. The firm had revenue of $1.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.82 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.94 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.6% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Hyatt Hotels will post 3.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hyatt Hotels Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 8th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 24th were issued a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 24th. Hyatt Hotels’s dividend payout ratio is -64.52%.

Insider Activity

In other Hyatt Hotels news, insider Javier Aguila sold 9,548 shares of Hyatt Hotels stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.87, for a total value of $1,583,726.76. Following the transaction, the insider owned 2,684 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $445,195.08. The trade was a 78.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Peter Sears sold 12,394 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, November 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $155.51, for a total transaction of $1,927,390.94. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 5,594 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $869,922.94. This represents a 68.90% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 33,383 shares of company stock worth $5,321,682 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 23.70% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hyatt Hotels

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Johnson Financial Group Inc. raised its position in Hyatt Hotels by 450.0% during the third quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 176 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 144 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 98.2% in the 3rd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 216 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 107 shares during the period. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB lifted its stake in Hyatt Hotels by 86.7% in the 2nd quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 239 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 111 shares during the last quarter. Quent Capital LLC bought a new position in Hyatt Hotels during the third quarter worth about $34,000. Finally, Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new stake in Hyatt Hotels in the third quarter valued at approximately $34,000. 73.54% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Hyatt Hotels News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Hyatt Hotels this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $194 and reiterated an “overweight” stance, signaling meaningful upside vs. current levels. This upgrade supports the bullish case that Hyatt’s longer-term growth and margin recovery could re-rate the shares. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: The Goldman Sachs team started coverage with a “buy” and a $198 price target, adding another influential buy-side voice that may drive renewed interest from institutional investors. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho published a bullish forecast for Hyatt, reinforcing a narrative of price appreciation among some brokerage firms and contributing to demand for the shares. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Brand and loyalty initiatives: Hyatt is expanding its consumer-facing push — new leadership, brands and markets highlighted in Forbes — and inked a World of Hyatt sponsorship/loyalty tie-up with the new Audi Revolut F1 team, which could boost global loyalty engagement and premium customer acquisition over time. Article Title Audi F1 Sponsorship Hyatt F1 Loyalty Deal
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays trimmed its target slightly (from $200 to $198) but kept an “overweight” rating — a modest revision that keeps consensus sentiment positive but is not a major directional change. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Operational/earnings pressure remains: Hyatt’s most recent quarterly release showed a sizable EPS miss (reported loss vs. expectations) and revenue below Street estimates, which keeps near-term sentiment cautious and helps explain the share price pullback despite upbeat analyst notes. (Company earnings release, Nov. 6).

Hyatt Hotels Company Profile

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages and franchises luxury and business hotels, resorts and vacation properties. Its portfolio spans a range of price points and styles under brands such as Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Andaz, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Thompson Hotels, Alila and Destination by Hyatt. In addition to accommodations, the company provides meeting and event spaces, food and beverage outlets, spa and wellness centers, and a variety of guest services designed to cater to both leisure and business travelers.

Hyatt’s business model combines property ownership, management contracts and third-party franchising.